Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM19007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform gemstone setting

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM19007 - Perform gemstone setting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform manual setting of gemstones in a range of metals and design styles. The unit is not intended to cover the work of a specialist gemstone setter and do not select this unit for the setting of stones into wax, rubber and resin. Where production setting is required unit MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process should also be selected.Where annealing and tempering is required unit MEM19005 Produce three-dimensional precision items should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Jewellery and horological
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare materials and equipment and perform gemstone setting
  • Identify metal and setting requirements
       
Element: Assess gemstone status
       
Element: Select, prepare and maintain tools to achieve desired outcome
       
Element: Prepare metal for setting
       
Element: Handle and secure gemstones in a correct manner
       
Element: Ensure setting metal is finished and burnished to specification
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Tools include one (1) or more of the following:

holding and securing devices

pliers

burrs

scaupers

burnishers

emery

beaders

electronic tools

mechanical tools

Setting styles include one or more of the following:

claw

grain

rub-over

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Identify metal and setting requirements 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM19007 - Perform gemstone setting
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM19007 - Perform gemstone setting

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